The Eight Spades

Ace of Spades.—Pleasure; reversed, grief, bad news.

King of Spades.—The envious man, an enemy, or a dishonest lawyer, who is to be feared; reversed, impotent malice.

Queen of Spades.—A widow; reversed, a dangerous and malicious woman.

Knave of Spades.—A dark, ill-bred young man; reversed, he is plotting some mischief.

Ten of Spades.—Tears, a prison; reversed, brief affliction.

Nine of Spades.—Tidings of a death; reversed, it will be some near relative.

Eight of Spades.—Approaching illness; reversed, a marriage broken off, or offer refused.

Seven of Spades.—Slight annoyances; reversed, a foolish intrigue.

The Court cards of Hearts and Diamonds usually represent persons of fair complexion; Clubs and Spades, the opposite.